Region 2 Greener Remediation

Podcast

Hear about the goals of the "Clean and Green" policy and how it's being implemented at cleanup sites across the region.

Greener remediation is the practice of considering environmental impacts of remediation activities at every stage of the remedial process in order to maximize the net environmental benefit of a cleanup. Considerations include selection of a remedy, energy requirements, efficiency of on-site activities, and reduction of impacts on surrounding areas.

"Clean & Green" is a policy established by EPA Region 2 to enhance the environmental benefits of Superfund cleanups by promoting technologies and practices that are sustainable. The policy applies to all Superfund cleanups. Under this policy, certain green remediation practices will serve as touchstones for Region 2 response actions.